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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Gaslight Anthem - Boxer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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274 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
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260 lbs
36 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Guy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guy did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Guy defends the submission attempt.
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guy is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Adams slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is concentrating on defense, preventing Adams from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Guy trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adams trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guy won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams passes into half guard.
Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
Guy is in trouble now - Adams has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Guy tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams looking to secure an arm triangle but Guy defends it well.
Guy tries to lock up and control but Adams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Adams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
Adams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guy's guard.
Adams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guy!
Guy is controlling an arm, preventing Adams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looking to control but Guy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Guy turns into him and now he's in Adams's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guy is aware though and is defending well.
Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adams looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to move into half guard but instead Guy has managed to sweep!
Guy postures up.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is trying to keep Guy in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Adams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adams gets the takedown into side control.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to control the position but Guy is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams works to advance to full mount. Guy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Adams tries to control but Guy wriggling away.
Adams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Guy turns into him and now he's in Adams's guard.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams is adopting a defensive guard.
Gregory Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Adams managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guy trying to control the position here.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddy Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Adams!
Gregory Adams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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RATING
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